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Security Council recognizes contribution of UN Yugoslav tribunal
Members of the Security Council on Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of the United Nations tribunal set up in the wake of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s, recognizing the Hague-based body&#39s commitment to the fight against impunity for perpetrators of war crimes. […]
On Africa Day, UN chief says continent&#39s future full of opportunity and hope
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today declared that while Africans forge ahead with &#8220a new narrative&#8221 for their continent, the United Nations will support them as they faced any challenges that remain on the path towards a prosperous future. […]
Japan must continue efforts to deactivate Fukushima nuclear plant - UN agency
Although Japan has made progress towards stabilizing the damaged reactors of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant crippled by a devastating earthquake two years ago, there are still issues to be resolved before it can begin its deactivation, the United Nations atomic agency said in a report released today. […]
Deploring attacks in Niger, Security Council says perpetrators must be brought to justice
The Security Council today condemned "in the strongest terms" the two terrorist attacks that occurred on Thursday in Niger, and underlined the need to bring the perpetrators to justice. […]
UN human rights expert welcomes shift in President Obama’s counter-terrorism policy
An independent United Nations human rights expert has welcomed what he said was a ground-breaking speech by President Barack Obama in which the United States leader laid out principles governing the use of counter-terrorism measures such as targeted killings. […]
Afghanistan: UN condemns terrorist attack on partner agency’s compound
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the top United Nations envoy in Afghanistan have strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a compound of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in central Kabul, which earlier today wounded three of the agency’s staff, one seriously. […]
Continuing push for Great Lakes peace, UN chief in Uganda after visit to Rwanda
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today thanked the Government of Uganda for its contribution to peace and security in Africa, travelling alongside World Bank President Jim Yong Kim on a first-of-its-kind visit to support a recent peace accord and promote economic development in the Great Lakes region. […]
UN report highlights benefits of school meal programmes in crisis settings
A United Nations report released today stresses the importance of providing meals for schoolchildren, particularly in times of crisis, and notes that this is still lacking in many developing countries. […]
UN agency calls on Syria’s neighbours to keep borders open for refugees
The United Nations refugee agency today called on countries around Syria to keep their borders open for refugees, while also stressing the need for "urgent and robust" international support for host countries and aid agencies. […]
UN human rights office urges trial to be decided on merits after Guatemalan court overturns Ríos Montt conviction
The United Nations human rights office today said it was "concerned" about the legal rights of Guatemalans after a high court overturned the 80 year prison sentence against former military leader, Efrain Ríos Montt. […]

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